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LC04 KUA

2004 Kia Mentor

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,836 mi
Last recorded65,836 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Kia Mentor45,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 KUA
MakeKia
ModelMentor
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,836 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,655 miles

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

offside number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 4 Nov 2009 24,649 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cannot test rear wheel bearings

engine cover will not secure after opening

offside number plate lamp lens missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,146 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,313 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 17,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,339 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 12,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor?

Based on 35,933 MOT tests across 5,356 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,454
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,711
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,580
position lamp(s) not working 1,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,561
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LC04 KUA is a 2004 Kia Mentor in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Kia Mentor models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 45,780 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC04 KUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Mentor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC04 KUA registered?

LC04 KUA is a 2004 Kia Mentor, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LC04 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC04 KUA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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